CHAPTER 251
2002-S 2164A
Enacted 06/28/2002


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RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS RULES

 

Introduced By: Senators J Cicilline, Perry, and Polisena

 

Date Introduced: January 22, 2002

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 31-22 of the General Laws entitled "Miscellaneous Rules" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

31-22-11.8. Unauthorized use of cell phones on school bus. -- (a) The use of a cell phone by a school bus driver shall be prohibited, while the bus is transporting children except in the case of an emergency.

(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of subsection (a) shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).

(c) For a subsequent conviction under this section a person shall be punished by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).

(d) If any civil action is brought as a result of a violation of this section, said violation shall be evidence of negligence.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.


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